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Wednesday, December 2, 2015

I am so proud of my latest t-shirt refashion! I turned my husband's shirt into a leather yoked tunic!

I couldn't believe it when my husband finally let me have this shirt. Maybe he gave in after the 100th time I asked for it? I loved this t-shirt it from the minute he bought it. The bright, sparkle of the gold leaf design against the black background, the intricate detail of the eagle's wings, and the large gold outlines in the upper right corner made for a beautiful printed textile begging to be refashioned.

I knew I wanted a leather yoke for this similar to the one made for this tunic out of a purse. But, lo and behold, I didn't have a leather piece big enough for my yoke pattern. What I did have, was leather scraps so I sewed leather scraps together and made a large enough piece for the yoke. Here it is. I love the patchwork effect from the different types of leather.

I kept the neck band and simply moved it slightly lower, under the yoke, creating a little peek a boo cut out.

Lastly, I cut the hemline in asymmetrical fashion to compliment the design which was, indeed, also asymmetrical. I am so happy with the results, and have worn it several times already. It also looks really great with a black blazer or sweater.

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Hola! Welcome to Girl Reconstructed. I screen print, sew, and redesign stuff.
I write about my garment refashions, art making musings, and creative entrepreneurship, sometimes through the lens of a special needs mom.
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